Robyn chose to have an independent midwife because her mum is also also an independent midwife, who wanted Robyn to have the advantages of a continuity midwife. Robyn’s mum was present to support Robyn during her birth so only Sarah attended the birth (as requested by Robyn). Jenny was on hand after the birth when breastfeeding support was needed. Seren is Robyn and Kain’s first baby and arrived at home in the pool!
Robyn had a lovely straightforward pregnancy. For several days before the birth Robyn experienced surges and niggles that caused a few sleepless nights and some anxiety. Sarah was on hand to visit Robyn and provide 24/7 phone support whenever Robyn needed reassurance or a listening ear. Robyn requested some membrane sweeps during this time to try and speed things up a little bit.
Robyn’s membranes released a day before Seren was born, but the surges didn’t change much despite this. Robyn chose to stay at home and use her birthing techniques to relax and allow her labour to establish.
Around 28 hours later the pressure was coming in frequent waves. These waves continued to build and Robyn asked Sarah (her lead midwife) to join her, of course her wonderful mum was already there!
Robyn got into the pool and started using the gas and air (entonox) which she found really helped to ease the discomfort that she was feeling.
few hours later Robyn felt pressure and her body encouraged her to start pushing
Baby Seren was born and Robyn and Kain gently brought her to the surface of the pool.
Robyn wanted the cutting of Seren’s cord to be delayed, she delivered her placenta in the pool after having an injection of oxytocin.
